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🎶I have often dreamed of a far off place
Where a hero's welcome would be waiting for me
Where the crowds would cheer, when they see my face
And a voice keeps saying this is where I'm meant to be

I'll be there someday, I can go the distance
I will find my way if I can be strong
I know every mile would be worth my while
When I go the distance, I'll be right where I belong🎶

You know, this throw back Thursday pic is an interesting one. It was taken while I was still in college. It's an awesome shot on its own but looking back to it about 6+ years later, I can't help but get the feels.

Here I was, a college girl. My future wide open. I had no idea what was in store for me. Honestly, I couldn't have dreamed up the last 6 years. I've had opportunities I didn't know I could ever have and I've experienced pain I didn't know I could recover from.

To look back at a picture where you're gazing into the unknown, standing on the other side knowing what did happen is wild. & here's the most important thing:
I am so dang proud of the girl in this picture. She doesn't know it yet but she is strong beyond measure. She is tough as all hell and she has so much heart. She will put all of herself into everything she loves. She'll be knocked down and knocked down and knocked down. But she'll get up every time.

The girl in this picture doesn't know what's in store. But she kept her faith the whole time.

It makes me think. Maybe I'll look back in another 6 years and look at pictures from today. I'll look at it and the story will be different but no matter what, I'll keep the faith. I'll make the girl that's me 6 years from now so dang proud.

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🍂Of all the seasons, I love Fall most of all🍁

I'm grateful that not far from LA are places like Riley's Farm where I feel like I am transported to a completely different place...and season.😝

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Who rescued who?
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I rescued Scout once. He does it every day. Beyond grateful for this tiny best friend of mine.
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And since he makes my day every day, I am happy to celebrate Scout any chance I get. Even on days like today with made up holidays like National Make A Dog's Day.
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To make Scout's day, he has an extra treat and a long game of fetch ahead of him. How are you going to celebrate your fur baby?

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For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.
2 Corinthians 4:17-18

I'm going to be honest. Today has been a little rough. I've been sick most of the day. I also have been experiencing an episode of anxiety over what I can't control.

But then I was reminded of this verse. What is seen is temporary. What is unseen is eternal. I am struggling over what I can't control but God is always the one guiding me towards His bigger, eternal purpose for me and my life.

If you have a struggle with yourself between having faith and having control, you're not alone.

And if you're feeling overwhelmed, a new blog post is live: Overcoming Overwhelm. Give it a read and let me know if it's helpful.

I hope your Sunday has been a little easier then mine. Today was a day of reflection and it's ending in rest. With Scout cuddles and a cup of tea.☕

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The best part of the weekend is spending time with this ball of sunshine in the sunshine🐶☀️

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It's all in the details💫

Hope you're cool with post Halloween pics because they will be comin in hot

Thanks @christinebean33 for this photo and for being the official Halloween photographer.😜

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